Various factors can influence the likelihood of a child's becoming overweight. Obesity is usually defined as more than 20 percent above ideal weight for a particular height and age.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recognizes that children are not small adults. That's why the AAP recommends pediatricians (and parents) focus more on the risk factors and risk factor screenings when approaching metabolic syndrome prevention in children and adolescents.
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